April 20th, 2012 Related Posts: Around Town, Community Events, Community Information, Coral Gables, EWM In the News, Real Estate News

Come and enjoy a great afternoon at the first Gables EarthFest in front of the Coral Gables City Hall from 12-5pm. Gables EarthFest is one of numerous events sponsored by Sustainatopia. Come and see some of the latest electric cars including the high performance TESLA Roadster ( http://www.teslamotors.com/roadster ) Chevy Volt and others. Major sponsors include our own EWM Realtors, Richman Greer, PA, 396 Alhambra and City National Bank. There are over 50 vendors and community groups including FPL, Waste Management, Kendall...Continue Reading!

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April 1st, 2012 Related Posts: Community Events, Real Estate News

EWM is a major sponsor of the first ever Gables EarthFest held April 22, 2012 from 12-5 pm in front of the Coral Gables City Hall located at 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, Fl. Gables EarthFest is a grassroots event spearheaded by the Coral Gables Green Task Force to inform Gables residents about the alternatives for sustainable living in South Florida. There will be everything from organic foods to home improvement system to some of the latest hybrid and electric...Continue Reading!

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October 20th, 2011 Related Posts: Around Town, Community Events, Community Information, Real Estate News

Sunday you have an opportunity to leave the car behind and enjoy Gables Bike day on Miracle Mile. If you have a bike come and enjoy the tours and other activities they will be having. If you don't have a bike, come early enough to get one the 100 bikes that Bikeshare is going to have available free of charge. If you have skates or skate board, bring them, too. If you don't bike or skate, but you have two feet, you...Continue Reading!

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June 14th, 2011 Related Posts: Buying Real Estate, Coral Gables, Real Estate News

As you know Coral Gables has about 5 months worth of inventory of properties under $500,000. The majority of those properties are in need of repairs and updating. If you have a buyer who just wants to bring their clothes and toothbrush, this could be the perfect house for them. It is a nice started or ending home...perfect for a young single or couple starting out or elderly single or couple. The house has two bedrooms, two baths, large family room,...Continue Reading!

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March 12th, 2011 Related Posts: Open House, Real Estate News

Beautifully rebuilt GREEN home located in quiet tree lined street within walking distance to Granada Golf Course and Miracle Mile. House designed to comfortably accommodate multi-generational family...main house South wing has spacious master suite with large walk-in closet and luxurious master bath.North wing has two bedrooms with modified Jack & Jill bathroom. The pool house has spacious cottage with bathroom and wet bar and beautiful view of the pool garden. Covered breezeway connects the pool house to the two car garage...privacy with...Continue Reading!

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December 10th, 2010 Related Posts: Coral Gables, Green Resources, Listings, Luxury Properties, Moving to South Florida, Real Estate News, Selling Real Estate

SUSTAINABLE LIVING AT ITS BEST. We hear the term GREEN  used losely in just about everything from food to housing, but what is green or Sustainable Living? Come Sunday December 12, 2-4 PM to 1421 Cordova Street for OPEN HOUSE and see first hand a home that was designed and built using green and sustainable principles. What does it mean to you to live sustainably or GREEN? For you it means savings. Yes this home used less materials, is more insulated...Continue Reading!

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November 2nd, 2010 Related Posts: Real Estate News

I have a buyer who wants to buy a distressed rental building or small condo building  in a good, safe rental neighborhood. If the building needs updating, finishing or repairs preferred. Under-performing buildings with upside potential after upgrades preferred. If you have such a listing please let me know. If you know of such a building, but it is not your listing we can negotiate a referral fee. It can be in the Beaches or mainland...no location preference Thank you, Carlos Ruiz de Quevedo...Continue Reading!

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October 6th, 2010 Related Posts: Condo Communities, Real Estate News

Beautifully remodeled 2/2 condo with 2 parking spaces and scenic bayview reduced to $149,900 for quick sale. Bring your buyers who are looking to downsize to luxury and enjoy resort living. This unit is in move in condition with new kitchen, baths, flooring, sound system, new AC, etc. Bring your pickiest buyer ready to make an offer. This is a short sale and the attorney has already been commissioned to negotiate the sale. Continue Reading!

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October 1st, 2010 Related Posts: As Heard on the Street, Real Estate News

I received an email from a buyer in China who contacted for information about some properties in Miami. To make a long story short it is a SCAM and you should be aware of it. For more information go to: http://www.trulia.com/blog/ira_tamigian/2010/08/international_scam_from_china_-_beware Their approach was exactly the same as described  in the link I received from Scott Perdigon's office. The previous week I received one from Vietnam from someone who was interested in one of our listings. Different approach and name but similar strategy. Follow...Continue Reading!

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September 30th, 2010 Related Posts: Real Estate News

As you know Citizens and other insurance companies are conducting new Mitigation Inspections. They are paying for the inspections an average of $150 per. In March 9, 2010 the Florida Cabinet approved new Mitigation Inspection Forms that are not necessarily more strict, they just changed parameters. The intent is to recover discounts provided to homeowners for improvements done to reduce the risk for wind damage. The new forms made changes like eliminating all forms of roof coverings with exception of metal...Continue Reading!

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